eBay has agreed to pay a large settlement to resolve a long-running legal dispute involving a Massachusetts couple who allege they were targeted by a harassment and cyberstalking campaign. Multiple reports say the settlement ends the case tied to events that began in 2019 and included conduct described by the plaintiffs as bizarre and terrorizing.
According to coverage that references earlier reporting, the settlement is linked to allegations against eBay and former executives. The Verge reports the total payout is about $56 million, including payments by eBay and three former executives, amounting to $55.7 million in the reported figure. CBS similarly characterizes the agreement as a settlement reached with the couple after they say they were harassed and cyberstalked.
The dispute stems from claims that the harassment included unusual items sent to the victims, as described in reporting on the case. The settlement is intended to resolve the matter and bring closure to the litigation involving eBay leadership at the time of the alleged conduct.
